A US based Security Solutions Company is currently hiring for a Lead Generation Specialist to work remotely in Nigeria
Responsibilities:
- Establish develop and foster quality business relationships with prospective procurers of security and securityrelated services within our multistate operating region to generate new business partnerships and clients
- Utilize available digital marketing resources for brand awareness and advertising of service offerings
- Manage Constant Contacts program through periodic distribution of advertising leads
- Registration and updates into Vendor databases for Prime Contractors and/or Client databases
- Conduct cold calls for service opportunities to prospective clients based on the existing list while generating new prospects
- Perform continuous follow up with business prospects via phone calls and/or emails to potential clients
- Collaborate with the IT Department to coordinate routine updates and revisions to the company website and social media portals including Facebook LinkedIn Instagram and Twitter
- Manage the sales cycle from the initial cold call to the final contract award
- Conduct close monitoring of future resolicitation of missed contract award opportunities through ZoHo CRM
- Perform leading roles during the proposal development process for new business opportunities in the private sector
- Attend virtual vendor outreach events and conferences
- Mandatory attendance in periodic webinars to gain proficiency on how to market our services to our target clients
- Attend periodic webinars to remain proficient in marketing skills and the newest features of client relations/business development support solutions.
- Generate a comprehensive weekly report of all ongoing and upcoming client relations and business development activities
- Performs all activities related to the initial application renewal and maintenance of small minority and disadvantaged business entity (MBE/DBE/SBE) certifications for private sector opportunities
- Perform all other additional functions as necessary to achieve business development goals
Requirements
- Candidate should possess a 4year businessrelated degree from an accredited university/College or equivalent experience preferably in a Business Management / Marketing related field
- Proficient in using MS Office 365 including MS Word MS Excel and MS Outlook.
- Experience and intermediate level of proficiency in commonly used Sales/Marketing related software
- Minimum o 2 3 years of experience working in Client Prospecting Customer Service Business Development and/or Sales & Marketing related functions.
- Possess soft skills including attention to detail workflow organization ability to use initiative and ability to follow instructions
- Possess strong verbal & written communication skills in the English Language.
- Have demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks and projects analyzing information mass data entry activitybased reporting customer interactions and maintaining
- confidentiality of sensitive information.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package including salary and training
- Opportunities for advancement.
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Proposed Work Schedule:
- Days: Monday Friday (Virtual / Remote Position)
- Schedule: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Nigerian Time Zone) 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (U.S. Based Eastern Standard Time) with a 1hour unpaid lunch break
- Hours: 40 hours per week minimum
Remuneration: Attractive
Note: Strong consideration for candidates with experience supporting a U.S.based corporation.
Candidate should possess a 4-year, business-related degree from an accredited university/College or equivalent experience, preferably in a Business Management / Marketing related field Proficient in using MS Office 365 including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook. Experience and intermediate level of proficiency in commonly used Sales/Marketing related software Minimum o 2 -3+ years of experience working in Client Prospecting, Customer Service, Business Development, and/or Sales & Marketing related functions. Possess soft skills including attention to detail, work-flow organization, ability to use initiative, and ability to follow instructions Possess strong verbal & written communication skills in the English Language. Have demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks and projects, analyzing information, mass data entry, activity-based reporting, customer interactions, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Compensation/Benefits: Competitive compensation package including salary and training Opportunities for advancement. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Proposed Work Schedule: Days: Monday Friday (Virtual / Remote Position) Schedule: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Nigerian Time Zone), 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (U.S. Based, Eastern Standard Time) with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break Hours: 40 hours per week minimum Remuneration: Attractive Note: Strong consideration for candidates with experience supporting a U.S.-based corporation.